Chapter 7: Changes Brought by the Spacetime Wormhole
Standing outside the ICU, Su Xiuyu gazed at the unconscious Chisato through the glass. His eyes drifted toward his own reflection, and in that moment, he noticed something—his Sharingan had awakened. A single magatama spun in his pupils, flickering with a quiet intensity.
Perhaps it was the rush of battle from the Warring States period, the thrill of facing danger head-on. Either way, his eyes had opened naturally.
"Su Xiuyu, nice to see you again."
A familiar voice interrupted his thoughts. Turning around, he saw Lei Jiangang, father of his classmate Lei Gang, standing nearby.
Su Xiuyu took a deep breath, suppressing his Sharingan as he refocused. "Uncle Lei, hello. It's good to see you again. Sorry for troubling you with this situation."
"Don't be so polite," Lei Jiangang said with a casual wave. "Actually, I came here today because I have something to discuss with you. It's a bit of an unreasonable request, but hear me out first. It's not mandatory, so don't worry."
Su Xiuyu could tell that Lei Jiangang had a favor to ask. Given how much the man had helped with Chisato's situation, Su Xiuyu felt indebted. If there was an opportunity to repay that debt, he wouldn't hesitate.
"It's fine, Uncle. Go ahead."
Lei Jiangang nodded, his expression turning serious. "To put it simply, the Yangcheng Special Service Bureau is severely short-staffed right now. Given the current chaos, schools won't be resuming classes anytime soon. That's why I'd like to invite you to join our special mobile team under the Yangcheng Special Service Bureau."
He paused, then added, "Of course, this is a sincere invitation, not an order. The decision is entirely yours."
Su Xiuyu raised an eyebrow. "A special team? What kind of work would that entail?"